June 26, 2024

Moderna Reports 50% Efficacy for RSV Vaccine in Second Season

Moderna, GSK, and Pfizer's RSV vaccines show different effectiveness in preventing RSV after 18 months.

Reuters

October 03, 2024

Experts Urged Caution on Mouth Taping Trend

Social media fuels mouth taping trend with 7 million TikTok views, prompting medical experts to scrutinize limited data on forced mouth closure during sleep.

Conexiant

May 17, 2024

Watch: John Oliver Dishes on KFF Health News’ Opioid Settlements Series

Recent reporting and analysis show how opioid settlement funds are being allocated by state and local governments in the US, shedding light on the significant restitution efforts by manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

KFF Health News

November 19, 2024

Are IV Alternatives the New Standard?

The nation faces a critical shortage of IV fluids as hospitals grapple with conserving supplies amidst production disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene.

KFF Health News

November 15, 2024

RFK Jr to the FDA: 'Pack Your Bags'

"If you work for the FDA and are part of this corrupt system, I have two messages for you: 1. Preserve your records, and 2. Pack your bags."

Reuters

July 30, 2024

COVID-19 Casts Shadow on Olympics as Athletes Test Positive

COVID-19 impacts the Paris Games, leading to athlete withdrawals and the reintroduction of masks. Australian and British swimmers test positive. Paris is the first post-pandemic Olympics with no strict COVID-19 restrictions.

Reuters

June 21, 2024

Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound Resolves Sleep Apnea in 52% of Patients: Study

Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Zepbound showed promise in resolving sleep apnea in up to 52% of patients, according to recent late-stage trial results.

Reuters

June 12, 2024

Teens Who Start Vaping Struggle to Quit as Young Adults

Many young adults who started vaping as teens struggle to quit, highlighting the long-term impact of early nicotine addiction and the influence of flavored e-cigarette marketing.

KFF Health News

May 14, 2024

Discrimination Linked to Faster Aging

A new study links major discrimination to accelerated biological aging, highlighting the need for interventions to promote healthy aging and address health disparities.

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